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Preserve the flavor and nutrition of asparagus to enjoy year round.

This flavorful vegetable is low in calories and high in Vitamins A and C as well as fiber. Unfortunately, it is most readily available and at the best price in the spring.

Insure the best flavor with proper harvesting. Select young tender spears 8 to 10 inches tall. Wash, remove the ends, and then cut to fit the freezer bag or container.

Blanch the asparagus before freezing to lock in flavor, color and texture. Dip the asparagus into boiling water. You’ll need a large pan with a lid. Blanch small spears for 2 minutes, medium spears for 3 minutes and large spears for 4 minutes.

Remove and immediately set the blanched spears in ice water for 5 minutes to cool. Drain and freeze.

And, if you don’t have an asparagus patch, you may want to consider planting one this year.